15 Dec 2014
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
If you don't see the nunbirds you definitely hear them, as they are very vocal. I found many of them in the forest aorund the Amazon Research and Conservation…
19 Nov 2013
Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)
The number of plant species you see from the canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge is impressive. Unfortunately most are out of focus, as all the visitors…
18 Nov 2013
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
Commonly seen and heard around the houses of Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Not so common to see three together like this, though.
8 Dec 2011
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)
I wonder what this wild mango fruit tastes like compared to the cultivated varieties. I for one am certain the fruit and the tree itself contains properties…
8 Dec 2011
Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)
An incredibly fascinating flower - thick and waxy and extremely tough. This tree grows close to the creek on the grounds of the welcome center of Napo Wildlife…
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
The leaves are leathery, pointy, thick and shiny.
Native range is Ecuador and Peru.
Altitude 3450 metres.
29 Nov 2011
Barnadesia arborea
This shrub was growing close to the dirt road leading deeper into Cayambe Coca and was growing on private grounds where cows were grazing. Fortunately cows do…